Kalvary Mount

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Kalvary Mount (Calvary Mount), also known as Kalyanathandu or Pathammailu, is a prominent hillock situated in the Idukki district of Kerala, India. Standing at an approximate elevation of 200 meters, it holds significance for both religious and nature enthusiasts. It is a Christian pilgrimage site perched atop a hill offers that an aerial view of the Idukki Reservoir and its surrounding peaks and forests. Once a secluded spot, it gained fame after the Idukki Dam's construction. During Lent, the area turns into a pilgrimage centre as Christians go in a procession up the hillock. The tourist destination is close to other tourist spots of the district like Idukki dam, and Hill View Park.

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